Quick answer: South Korea has 250 business days in 2021 for a default Monday-Friday week, for the period Jan 1, 2021 through Dec 31, 2021.
Month-by-month business days (2021)
Weekdays counted: Monday-Friday.
| Month | Business days | Public holiday days in month |
|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 1 |
| February | 19 | 2 |
| March | 22 | 1 |
| April | 22 | 0 |
| May | 19 | 2 |
| June | 22 | 1 |
| July | 22 | 0 |
| August | 21 | 2 |
| September | 19 | 3 |
| October | 19 | 4 |
| November | 22 | 0 |
| December | 23 | 1 |
Public holidays in 2021 (South Korea)
National public holidays that overlap the same date range as the business day calculation.
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2021 | New Year's Day |
| Feb 12, 2021 | Seollal Holiday |
| Feb 12, 2021 | Seollal |
| Feb 13, 2021 | Seollal Holiday |
| Mar 1, 2021 | Independence Movement Day |
| May 5, 2021 | Children's Day |
| May 19, 2021 | Buddha’s Birthday |
| Jun 6, 2021 | Memorial Day |
| Aug 15, 2021 | Liberation Day |
| Aug 16, 2021 | Day off for Liberation Day |
| Sep 20, 2021 | Chuseok Holiday |
| Sep 21, 2021 | Chuseok |
| Sep 22, 2021 | Chuseok Holiday |
| Oct 3, 2021 | National Foundation Day |
| Oct 4, 2021 | Day off for National Foundation Day |
| Oct 9, 2021 | Hangeul Proclamation Day |
| Oct 11, 2021 | Day off for Hangeul Proclamation Day |
| Dec 25, 2021 | Christmas Day |
Key insights
Total working days
Default Monday-Friday workweek in 2021.
Highest month
23 working days.
Lowest month
19 working days.
Holidays included
National public holidays excluded from the total.
Related guides & tools
Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in South Korea in 2021?
South Korea has 250 working days in 2021 using a default Monday-Friday workweek and excluding national public holidays.
Are public holidays included in the calculation?
Yes. National public holidays in 2021 are excluded from the working-day total (about 17 calendar days in this dataset).
Which month has the fewest working days?
February, May, September and October has the fewest working days, with 19.
Can I customize the working week or include a region?
Yes. Use the business days calculator to change weekdays, add a region filter (when available), or calculate a custom range.